The Paint Horse Association of Australia offers many different activities and programs designed especially for our younger members.

No matter what you like to do with your
Paint Horse, the PHAA has a program to
suit you.
When you buy your first Paint Horse, you will soon learn that we are a family orientated Association that encourages our members to have fun and enjoy your horse.

Even if you don't take your horse to shows, you can still be rewarded for the hours you spend simply riding or driving your Paint Horse for leisure.

Some of our programs are designed especially for our Youth members, others for the whole family.

AWARDS AND REWARDS!
Each year the PHAA rewards members with a series of awards earned by accumulating show points or by accumulating riding hours throughout the previous year.

There is an award especially for the High Point Youth of Australia each year, as well as the High Point Youth of each State, the Top 10 Youth overall and a Youth Encouragement Award. Throughout the time of your membership you can accumulate points for various Youth Awards - such as Register Of Merit in your favourite events. Further awards are attained as you earn more points, through Superior to Century Awards as well as other awards that are earned in a combination of events. many events are included, including those held at Western Performance shows, Dressage, Eventing and Show Jumping and other Novelty events.
(Details about awards can be found in the PHAA Rule Book)

COMPETITIONS
Throughout the year we send newsletters to our Youth members and often include competitions, colouring-in and puzzles. you could have the chance to win fabulous PHAA caps, shirts and other cool PHAA gear.

RIDE AUSTRALIA
You don't even have to show your horse to be recognised. The PHAA conduct a program known as 'Ride Australia'. For this you keep a log of the hours you have spent riding or driving your horse, submit them periodically to the office and receive rewards at various levels. Application forms and rules for Ride Australia can be obtained from our Ride Australia page.
Ride Australia Enrolment Form (60kb PDF)


YOUTH TEAM - APHA World Show
Every second year since 2000, the PHAA has taken a team of our most competitive Youth members to compete at the APHA World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas USA. Our teams have performed very well and have been great ambassadors for Australia and the Association.


Our 2004 Youth Team outside the APHA Headquarters

This is the chance of a lifetime for most young Paint owners, not only competing at the highest level but also representing the Youth of Australia. The Youth team memebrs learn a lot about Paint Horses as well as seeing first hand the techniques and methods utilised by our American counterparts. teams come from many countries to compete in the Youth World Games - Youth Team members have the chance to meet other Youth and make friends from all over the world!

A visit to the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) headquarters is included, visits to ranches or trainers are organised and of course shopping at some of the best tack stores in the USA! Part of the Team selection process is an accumulation of show points over a two year period.


MEETINGS
The Youth Members meet every year during our National Show and elect a President and other delegates to keep the action happening. The Youth are very actively involved in the Association and hold many fun novelty events at the various State Shows and the National Show.

CLININCS AND CAMPS
The PHAA encourages our affiliated clubs to hold camps and clinics specifically for our Youth members. The PHAA held its inaugural Youth Camp at Grafton in 2005. These camps are a good way to learn more about showing and getting to meet other members your own age.

As you can see there are plenty of good reasons to be a part of the PHAA and to be a part of the PHAA Youth!

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
Senior Youth$ 60 - includes Journal
Junior Youth$ 55 - includes Journal
Limited Youth$ 45 - includes Journal
Discounted Youth memberships available for Youth residing with another member
Discounted Senior Youth$ 40
Discounted Junior Youth $ 35
Discounted Limited Youth$ 25

Membership Application Form (including Youth Membership) (87kb PDF)

or email the PHAA Youth Director Craig Dengate for more information and help

You are never too young to be involved!

From tiny tots to young adults, there is a Paint Horse Youth Activity for you to enjoy.





Contact the Paint Horse Association of Australia for further information on any of our Youth Programs and Activities.





Date of last page update: 17.03.2008

Paint Horse Association of Australia
PO Box 1008, Dubbo, NSW, 2830, Australia
Phone: (02) 6884 5513 Fax: (02) 6884 5517
Email: office@painthorse.com.au